Wednesday, March 11, 2020
11 Body Language Mistakes Youre Making in Your Interview
11 Body Language Mistakes Youre Making in Your Interview Weââ¬â¢re all nervous going into job interviews. And a lot of times nervousness has a funny way of creeping into our body language in ways we donââ¬â¢t intend. Trouble is, interviewers arenââ¬â¢t nervous, so every body language faux pas is that much more glaring to them. Here are 11à body language mistakesà to watch out for when prepping for your interview.1. Lip bitingAn anxious habit that can be read as a sign of deceit or even as a sexual advance. Avoid!2. Rapid Head MovementThis is straight out of the established list of things to watch out for in liars. Try to keep your head still when being asked a question, and not move it immediately after.3. Mouth CoveringThis can convey your reluctance to answer the question. Try not to cover your mouth unless you sneeze or cough, at least while youââ¬â¢re in the hot seat.4. StiffnessAt the same time, try to avoid being too still. Youââ¬â¢ll look a bit awkward, forced, or even as though youââ¬â¢re trying to overcompens ate for your dishonesty with your stillness. Act natural!5. PointingWe all gesture. And thatââ¬â¢s fine- natural even. But pointing, especially directly or aggressively, is often considered rude or deflective.6. Covering UpIf you tend to cover vulnerable or sensitive body parts when youââ¬â¢re nervous, this is a habit to watch out for. Even if itââ¬â¢s natural to feel vulnerable, you should try not to show it too clearly. You donââ¬â¢t want to be perceived as having anything to hide.7. Unbalanced Eye ContactItââ¬â¢s crucial to maintain an appropriate level of eye contact- not too much (weird) and not too little (untrustworthy/shady). Try to strike a natural balance and avoid extremes in either direction.8. MicroexpressionsIf youââ¬â¢re prone to these split second faces or minute little eye rolls, best to try and keep them in check, lest your interviewer notice and get the wrong idea.9. Fake SmilesBetter not to smile big and pretty if you canââ¬â¢t do it without appearing phony. If you canââ¬â¢t make your whole face look happy, not just your smile, then people will notice and assume youââ¬â¢re full of it. Be as genuine and positive as possible.10. Physical BarriersDonââ¬â¢t place physical blockades between you and your interviewer- i.e. your purse, a menu, your phone, your coat. Remain open. If you donââ¬â¢t, your interviewer might assume youââ¬â¢re trying to keep your distance for whatever reason.11. Shallow BreathsTry to keep your breathing calm and even. Heavy, shallow breaths are often credited as a typical behavior of liars. Donââ¬â¢t get lumped into that category just because of nerves!
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